Other people gave you good advice about treadmills, but here are some
reasons you shouldn't get one.

You already walk.  If you're going to spend money it should be on
something that is cross-training, i.e., a different motion.  A Concept II
rowing machine, a NordicTrack Ski Machine, an elliptical trainer, a Stair
stepper or just getting a step bench and doing a bunch of videos from
www.collagevideo.com would be a better use of less money for the weeks
when you don't want to be walking outside.

A good treadmill costs way more than any other equipment.  A cheap
treadmill isn't worth buying at all.

I quite frequently us a treadmill at the gym.  I also run outside.  But at
home I've got a NordicTrack Pro ski machine that I adore and have been
using for over a dozen years.  I've also got a step bench, mat, swiss ball
and a bunch of videos and DVDs that I use for cross-training when no
outside workout seems likely to happen.

Wendy

I have been wanting to get a treadmill for awhile now since it's getting
colder and I am walking so much. So today my Mom asks me what I want for
Christmas and I told her I wanted a treadmill - She seemed ok with that
choice. But.. which brand is the best? What sort of features should it
have? Any opinions out there?

Susan
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